Although it could be argued that Bourdain would never celebrate an arbitrary food holiday, he has spoken at length about his love for cacio e pepe. It’s a simple Italian pasta dish that can be created in just a few minutes. Some consider it the Italian equivalent of macaroni and cheese — a simple crowd-pleaser.

In an episode of "No Reservations" back in 2010, Bourdain visited a secret restaurant in Rome — since revealed to be Roma Sparita in Trastevere — to indulge in a plate of cacio e pepe.

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How to Make Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Pasta Dish

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